Pay and Politics and the Rankin Budget Row
A state school official claims local politics hinder the school system more than teacher salaries. he argues teachers could vote to push pay raises or purge petty politics from schools. Raleigh observers note Rankin of Gastonia joins the Advisory Budget Commission after leaving textile work for Duke Power, raising concerns among eastern legislators about potential bias in financial plans.
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Raleigh
R. Grady Rankin
Gastonia
Rankin
Senate Finance Committee
Duke Power Company
General Assembly
Industrial Chairman Faces Real Estate Ties in North Carolina
Major Matt H. Allen chair of the State Industrial Commission is reported to hold substantial real estate and beach development interests in Morehead City and surrounding areas. Rumors say these holdings may outpace his current government role, and Raleigh could see him resign soon. Campaigns have begun by those who would back a successor.
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Matt H. Allen
State Industrial Commission
Morehead City
Neck of the Woods
Raleigh
Industrial Commission
SHERIFFS AND ROADS North Carolina sheriffs oppose highway fund diversions
North Carolina sheriffs at their Elizabeth City convention condemn highway fund diversions and urge better maintenance of secondary roads. They blame last Legislature for funding limits, noting farmers and motorists suffer from poor roads and excessive road taxes. The debate highlights pending repair needs and the impact of road conditions on duty and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Elizabeth City
Highway Commission
Lizzie
Commissioner Graham shines on cotton policy in tobacco crisis
Governor Ehringhaus drew attention during last year’s tobacco crisis while Commissioner William A. Graham delivered a strong showing on cotton policy last week. Graham plans to petition Washington to permit Tar Heel farmers to sell cotton beyond Bankhead Law allotments, despite penalties. His strategic moves and campaigning mark him as a keen state political figure, noted for fighting Gardner’s 1931 short ballot plan. Those eyeing statewide office should factor Graham into their plans.
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Ehringhaus
William A. Graham
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Graham
Washington
Raleigh
O. Max Gardner
Commissioner of Agriculture
Tobacco firms snub parity pact as farm prices rise
Psychology notes public prejudice toward corporate interests when firms refuse to sign the 1934 crop parity agreement. Tobacco companies claim parity unnecessary since prices will rise, which would credit Roosevelt and spur calls for more government control in business.
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Roosevelt
Capital War Between Officials Tensions in Raleigh
Attorney General Dennis G Brummitt and State Auditor Baxter Durham clash with the State administration. An uneasy truce exists between the Governor's office and these constitutional offices as the General Assembly session unfolds.
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Dennis G. Brummitt
Baxter Durham
Durham
Raleigh
Brummitt and
Dur
Keyholes Stir Rumors on Graham for Governor Bid
A Raleigh political skirmish notes Lieutenant Governor Sandy Graham could oppose Attorney General Brummitt if Clyde Hoey runs for governor in 1935. Capitol Hill sees eight years as AG boosting Graham’s strength and his odds against Brummitt. One major paper editorialized, but Graham has not dropped the gubernatorial plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy” Graham
Brummitt
Clyde Hoey
Shelby
Capitol Hill
Graham
Hoey
Great Danger in Early Legislature Highway Funds Debate
The Ehringhaus administration faces risk if early resolutions to divert highway surplus to secondary roads and raise teachers' salaries are amended. An amendment might claim support for roads and pay while denying commitment against fund diversion or a sales tax. Such votes could knot the General Assembly without real progress.
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Ehringhaus
Bird
General Assembly
Tri City Motor Company Dissolution Certificate Issued
Secretary of State Stacey W Wade certifies the voluntary dissolution of Tri City Motor Company a North Carolina corporation with principal office at 947 Roanoke Avenue Rosemary Village now Roanoke Rapids Halifax County North Carolina. The dissolution followed unanimous stockholder consent filed July 25 1934 and the order is on file. Official seal dated Raleigh July 25 1934. 41-Aug 16-JRA SEAL
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Tri-City Motor Company
Roanoke Avenue
Rosemary
City of
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax
State of North Carolina
W. J. Edwards
Stacey W. Wade
State of
North Carolina
Raleigh
A. D
JRA
Pleasant Hill Daughtreys and kin gather at home
Vernon H. Daughtrey returns from the hospital and is resting well at home. Floyd L. Daughtrey visits two weeks at Virginia Beach. L. C. Daughtrey Jr. visits friends in North Emporia. Y M Underwood and daughter Violet join Henry Pulliam and family at L C Daughtreys in Pleasant Hill.
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Floyd L. Daughtrey
North Emporia
Va. Beach
L. C. Daughtrey, Jr
Y. M. Underwood
Violet
Henry Pulliam
Roanoke Rapids
L. C. Daughtreys
Pleasant Hill
N. OC
Town Talk mentions Norfolk visits and family ties
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. West visited Norfolk Portsmouth and Ocean View. Mrs. Richard Ivey and children returned to near Halifax after time with her father R. H. King. Westes and Todds visited Halifax Caladonia State Farm and Thelma area. George Harrison visited R. H. King.
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C. O. West
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Ocean View
Richard Ivey
Halifax
R. H. King
Thelma
J. A. West
Caladonia State Farm
Paul Todd
C. C. West
George Harrison
Christian Science Services and Reading Room Schedule
The Christian Science Society invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a m and Wednesday services at 8 p m at the Women’s Club House on Jackson Street Reading room hours are Tuesday and Friday from 10 to 12 The Sunday subject is Soul A Christian Science program will air on station W R A Charlotte daily including Sunday at 4 00 p m.
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Woman’s Club House
Jackson St
Charlotte
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Bess Hinton
State OF North Carolina Department OF State
W. C. Williams
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Vernon H. Daughtrey
Christian Science Society
Zollicoffer
Allsbrook
Attorneys At Law
Imperial Theatre
Dial
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Fire Insurance Company
The
Hartford
National Loan 1 & Insurance Co
W. Second St
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